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Friday 19 June 2026

PM, Saudi crown prince welcome Islamabad peace accord

PM, Saudi crown prince welcome Islamabad peace accord

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president

KP unveils Rs2.17tr budget with 7% salary, pension hike

KP unveils Rs2.17tr budget with 7% salary, pension hike

Dar congratulates Iran on peace accord, vows support for next round of talks

Dar congratulates Iran on peace accord, vows support for next round of talks

Maryam approves seven hospitals in NSMD, orders cut in transport fares

Maryam approves seven hospitals in NSMD, orders cut in transport fares

'All of Lebanon must burn': Israeli minister's outburst after four soldiers killed

'All of Lebanon must burn': Israeli minister's outburst after four soldiers killed

Gold prices fall sharply in global and local markets

Gold prices fall sharply in global and local markets

Netanyahu says Israeli army will stay in Lebanon 'as long as necessary'

Netanyahu says Israeli army will stay in Lebanon 'as long as necessary'

Iran's chief negotiator vows to hold firm on 'red lines' in US talks

Iran's chief negotiator vows to hold firm on 'red lines' in US talks

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris

Petrol down Rs74, diesel Rs67 as PM makes good on promise

Petrol down Rs74, diesel Rs67 as PM makes good on promise

New rates take effect at midnight after Iran-US ceasefire eases global oil prices

47 killed in Lebanon as Israel presses on despite ceasefire reports

47 killed in Lebanon as Israel presses on despite ceasefire reports

US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

US vice president cancels trip for peace talks with Iran

Pakistan rejects Taliban claims of drone strikes on militant targets inside its territory

Pakistan rejects Taliban claims of drone strikes on militant targets inside its territory

Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup journey in pictures

Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup journey in pictures

Cockroach Janta Party holds protest in New Delhi

Cockroach Janta Party holds protest in New Delhi

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with prayers and animal sacrifice

Muslims celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with prayers and animal sacrifice

Muslim pilgrims gather at mount of Mercy on Arafat plain during annual Hajj

Muslim pilgrims gather at mount of Mercy on Arafat plain during annual Hajj

Inside operation keeping millions of Hajj pilgrims safe

Inside operation keeping millions of Hajj pilgrims safe

Answering the call: Hajj 2026

Answering the call: Hajj 2026

Style from the Cannes red carpet

Style from the Cannes red carpet

US President Trump visits China

US President Trump visits China

Met Gala 2026 in New York City

Met Gala 2026 in New York City

Shakira lights up Rio: Inside the 2 million crowd spectacle

Shakira lights up Rio: Inside the 2 million crowd spectacle

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match

Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match

Pakistan to transition fully to e-passports as major reforms unveiled

Pakistan to transition fully to e-passports as major reforms unveiled

Life & Style

'Supergirl' brings a reluctant and relatable hero to the big screen

'Supergirl' brings a reluctant and relatable hero to the big screen

Rockstar reveals GTA VI artwork and pre-order date before November release

Rockstar reveals GTA VI artwork and pre-order date before November release

'Batwara 1947' unveils first-look character posters ahead of release

'Batwara 1947' unveils first-look character posters ahead of release

Momina Iqbal sends legal notice to Allama Nasir Madni

Momina Iqbal sends legal notice to Allama Nasir Madni

EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code

EU rules out mandate to keep video games playable, seeks voluntary code

Netflix to adapt BookTok hit 'Icebreaker' into TV series

Netflix to adapt BookTok hit 'Icebreaker' into TV series

Bonnie Tyler out of coma after emergency surgery, remains in intensive care

Bonnie Tyler out of coma after emergency surgery, remains in intensive care

Sports

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

Iran to lodge FIFA complaint over World Cup travel restrictions

Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match

Injured Neymar not travelling with Brazil squad for Haiti match

David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

Technology

Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights

Sleep and light: the science behind Qantas' bet on 20-hour flights

AI behind viral images moves into healthcare with 60-second full-body scanner

AI behind viral images moves into healthcare with 60-second full-body scanner

Rockstar reveals GTA VI artwork and pre-order date before November release

Rockstar reveals GTA VI artwork and pre-order date before November release

Business

Gold prices fall sharply in global and local markets

Gold prices fall sharply in global and local markets

Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of Hormuz

Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of Hormuz

SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam

SpaceX shares fall as post-IPO frenzy loses steam

World

47 killed in Lebanon as Israel presses on despite ceasefire reports

47 killed in Lebanon as Israel presses on despite ceasefire reports

Lawyers building Gaza war crimes cases face threats, sanctions, killing

Lawyers building Gaza war crimes cases face threats, sanctions, killing

Iran's chief negotiator vows to hold firm on 'red lines' in US talks

Iran's chief negotiator vows to hold firm on 'red lines' in US talks

Health

EU supports ebola response with €493 million in vaccines, treatment and health aid

EU supports ebola response with €493 million in vaccines, treatment and health aid

Karachi reports another mpox case, city tally rises to 11

Karachi reports another mpox case, city tally rises to 11

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

Congo says 782 Ebola cases confirmed, two new health zones affected

Rabies claims another life in Larkana as Sindh death toll rises to 14

Rabies claims another life in Larkana as Sindh death toll rises to 14

Third child dies of measles in a week in Kandhkot as family blames health department neglect

Third child dies of measles in a week in Kandhkot as family blames health department neglect

Second flesh-eating screwworm case confirmed in Texas

Second flesh-eating screwworm case confirmed in Texas

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

US races to contain flesh-eating parasite screwworm, reports no further cases

Deadly screwworm parasite detected in Texas after six decades

Deadly screwworm parasite detected in Texas after six decades

US pushes ahead with Kenya Ebola facility despite court order

US pushes ahead with Kenya Ebola facility despite court order

WHO: 321 confirmed Ebola cases in DRC, 116 more suspected cases

WHO: 321 confirmed Ebola cases in DRC, 116 more suspected cases

Crime & Court

Hania died instantly from multiple bullet wounds, postmortem reveals

Hania died instantly from multiple bullet wounds, postmortem reveals

Over 100GB data recovered from drug suspect Anmol's phone

Over 100GB data recovered from drug suspect Anmol's phone

Four children drown in pond in Changa Manga forest

Four children drown in pond in Changa Manga forest

Five terrorists killed in CTD operation in Attock

Five terrorists killed in CTD operation in Attock

Environment

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Crews battle algae bloom in Washington's newly repainted Reflecting Pool

Karachi on high alert as PMD forecasts dust storm and rain

Karachi on high alert as PMD forecasts dust storm and rain

Karachi to see cloudy skies with chances of light rain and drizzle

Karachi to see cloudy skies with chances of light rain and drizzle

Punjab issues alert for rain, thunderstorms and hail across province

Punjab issues alert for rain, thunderstorms and hail across province

Opinion

Education becoming financial burden

Education becoming financial burden

Cotton: High hopes, limited resources

Cotton: High hopes, limited resources

Key features of federal budget FY27

Key features of federal budget FY27

US-Iran peace deal: Thank you, Pakistan

US-Iran peace deal: Thank you, Pakistan

Federal budget: gives with one hand; takes away with the other

Federal budget: gives with one hand; takes away with the other

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Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

Mexico edge South Korea to win Group A, secure home last-32 tie

Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels

Gulf airlines get back to business as flights near pre-war levels

Pakistani co-founder’s Respond.io secures $62.5mn funding

Pakistani co-founder’s Respond.io secures $62.5mn funding

David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

David hat-trick as Canada crush nine-man Qatar 6-0 to earn first World Cup finals win

Seven historical artefacts returned to Pakistan from Italy

Seven historical artefacts returned to Pakistan from Italy

Programs

Spot Light with Munizae Jahangir

News Insight with Amir Zia

Target

Rubaroo with Shaukat Piracha

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